Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
96%
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About This Podcast

Matthew Handley takes a look at life from a Catholic and northern Michigan perspective and speaks with young people and those who work with them. © 2025 Northern Apostle Radio. All rights reserved.

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Ep. 19 - What Nostra Aetate says

Mar 29, 2026 28m

Matthew reads and discusses Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council declaration on the Church’s relationship to other non-Christian religions, and then explores the different processions for…

S1E18 Ep. 18 - Movies and preaching (w/ Brandy Holt)

Mar 22, 2026 28m

Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to go to confession. Then Matthew talks to Brandy Holt about using movies to preach the Gospel after this year’s Oscars.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern…

Ep. 17 - Our roles in the Church / ICYMI

Mar 15, 2026 29m

This week, Matthew comments on Ephesians 4 and we look back on news stories you may have missed.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or…

Ep. 16 - What ought immigrants to do? (w/ Marcus Peter Th.D)

Mar 08, 2026 28m

Matthew and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss immigration, education, and imagination. But first, Matthew explores how we should speak to those in error.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle…

Ep. 15 - The state of our speech

Mar 01, 2026 28m

Matthew discusses Church teaching on offenses to truth.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm…

Ep. 14 - Meet the Vice Chancellor (w/ Gannon Foley)

Feb 22, 2026 28m

This week, Matthew discusses the constant need for conversion. Then, he talks to the Diocese of Marquette’s new Vice Chancellor, Gannon Foley.UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio…

Ep. 13 - Jimmy Lai sentenced

Feb 15, 2026 28m

Catholic billionaire and Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for violations of Hong Kong’s National Secury Law. Matthew Handley breaks down this…

Ep. 12 - Goals for polticial life / ICYMI

Feb 08, 2026 28m

This week, Matthew looks at what the bishops say the goals for political life are and catches you up on religion and Catholic news stories from the past month you may have missed.UP North Catholic…

Ep. 11 - What does the Church say about Catholic Social Teaching in the public square?

Feb 01, 2026 28m

This week, Matthew looks at Forming Consciences for Faithful Citzenship and looks at this question: What does the Church say about Catholic Social Teaching in the public square? Matthew also talks…

S1E10 Ep. 10 - Should your faith detirmine how you vote?

Jan 25, 2026 28m

This week, Matthew looks at Forming Consciences for Faithful Citzenship and shares why the bishops ask these questions:* Why does the Church teach about issues affecting public policy?* Who in the…

Ep. 9 - Denial of care

Jan 18, 2026 28m

This week, Matthew Handley discusses the Catholic position on healthcare. Then, he shares a 2023 interview he conducted with the late Dr. Dan Hurley. His insurance company denied a scan necessary…

S1E8 Ep. 8 - Be prepared to vote

Jan 11, 2026 28m

This week, Matthew Handley discusses the importance of voting and the upcoming statewide elections in Michigan. Then, he shares stories you may have missed in In Case You Missed it (ICYMI).UP North…

S1E7 Ep. 7 - Do not be anxious (w/ Dino Piccinini)

Jan 04, 2026 29m

Happy New Year! Matthew shares reflections on readings from the lectionary for Masses for the Beginning of the Civil Year. Then, he and Dino Piccinini conclude their conversation about seminary…

S1E6 Ep. 6 - Discernment (w/ Dino Piccinini)

Dec 28, 2025 29m

Matthew Handley heads out west with his friend Dino Piccinini, who shares his discernment testimony and what it is like being a seminarian for the Diocese of Toledo. Matthew also shares reflections…

Ep. 5 - Solidarity with Jimmy Lai

Dec 21, 2025 28m

Matthew Handley discusses the recent conviction of Catholic pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. Then, he talks about high-profile forgiveness.Click here to support the…

S1E4 Ep. 4 - The Jubilee year comes to a close

Dec 14, 2025 30m

The Jubilee Year of Hope ends in the Diocese of Marquette on December 28th. That means there is still time to make a pilgrimage to one of the six sites across the Upper Peninsula. Then, In Case…

S1E3 Ep. 3 - Peace and why Jesus became man

Dec 07, 2025 30m

Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his first foreign trip and spoke to young people in Lebanon about peace. What exactly is the peace we should be striving for? Then Matthew shares some defenses of the…

S1E2 Ep. 2 - Christ is King

Nov 30, 2025 30m

Last Sunday was the Solemnity of Christ the King and Matthew Handley explores whether or not we let Christ be king over our lives. Then Matthew breaks down some of the questions Pope Leo XIV was…

S1E1 Ep. 1 - Ministering to college students (w/ Fr. Bob Keller, OP)

Nov 23, 2025 28m

In this first episode of UP North Catholic, Matthew Handley discusses whether it is prudent or worthwhile to worry about decisions in other dioceses. Then Fr. Bob Keller, OP joins him to discuss his…

UP North Catholic w/ Matthew Handley

Nov 14, 2025 0m Trailer

Tune into Matthew Handley’s newest program, UP North Catholic on Northern Apostle Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.Beginning Saturday, Nov 22 at 7p and listen the next day on your favorite…

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